Jana Gana Mana
Bankim Chandra's Family Praises PM Modi's Recognition of 'Vande Mataram' Legacy on 150th Anniversary
Dec 09, 2025 01:39 am CST
The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, composer of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram', has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for commemorating the song's 150th anniversary. Grandson Sajal Chattopadhyay expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government for neglecting his grandfather's legacy while calling for greater recognition nationwide through institutions similar to those honoring Rabindranath Tagore.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Legacy: The Ongoing Debate Over 'Vande Mataram' and Political Recognition
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee expresses concerns about the Bengal government's neglect of the 'Vande Mataram' composer while praising the Central government's recognition. Political tensions continue over the historic national song as the family advocates for proper commemoration of Chatterjee's legacy through a dedicated institution and vocal performance of Vande Mataram in Parliament.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.